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Patta × Carhartt WIP: ‘Hartt and Soul’ Returns to Workwear

New graphics and details give familiar workwear a fresh look

Amsterdam-based streetwear brand Patta and Carhartt WIP are building on their first collaboration in 2014 with a new capsule collection, ‘Hartt and Soul.’

Reuniting for the fall 2026 season, the two brands combine Carhartt WIP’s sturdy workwear silhouettes with Patta’s bold graphics and colors, oversized metal rivets and collaborative logos.

The relationship between the two brands has extended beyond product collaborations, growing over the years through cultural events including a party in Milan and a Patta Academy workshop in Amsterdam.

The collection’s name, ‘Hartt and Soul,’ reflects the cultural bond the two brands have built, bringing street culture’s freewheeling approach to expression to workwear rooted in utility.

A New Look for Familiar Workwear

At the heart of the collection are two Carhartt WIP signatures: the OG Active Jacket and OG Double Knee Pant.

Combining dark navy and tobacco, the OG Active Jacket is made from 11.35-ounce heavyweight cotton Dearborn canvas, with a quilted lining for warmth and a roomy, boxy silhouette.

‘P’ and ‘26’ patches on the front recall American college sports uniforms, while large embroidery and appliqué spell out the collection’s name, ‘Hartt and Soul,’ across the back, bringing workwear and sportswear together.

Triple stitching, kangaroo pockets reinforced with metal rivets, an adjustable hood and a collaborative square label retain Carhartt WIP’s functional design.

The accompanying OG Double Knee Pant also uses 11.35-ounce Dearborn canvas in a loose, straight fit. Patta graphic patches and embroidery sit alongside classic work-pant features including double-layer knees, tool pockets and a hammer loop.

Safety Orange and Bold Graphics

The collection’s most vivid piece is the safety-orange Half Zip Sweater.

Made from a thick knit blend of 80% wool and 20% polyamide, it has raglan sleeves and a high ribbed collar. A black jacquard graphic of clasped hands on the back creates a striking contrast.

The black Vest uses the same Dearborn canvas and quilted lining as the OG Active Jacket. A large Patta logo and Carhartt WIP branding fill the back, making the collaboration unmistakable.

The grey-heather Hooded Sweatshirt is made from brushed 13-ounce cotton-blend jersey. Its dropped shoulders, boxy balloon fit and large embroidered graphic on the back create a comfortable yet distinctive silhouette.

‘Hartt and Soul’ Down to the Smallest Details

The T-shirts come in black, white and light blue. Made from 210 g/m² organic cotton jersey in a loose, boxy fit, each features a ‘Hartt and Soul’ graphic on the back in tones matched to the shirt’s color.

Small metal rivets at the neckline and a collaborative square label on the chest are details that run throughout the collection.

The two brands’ design language carries through to the accessories. Made from acrylic rib knit, the Watch Hat comes in black, dark navy and safety orange, with metal rivets and embroidered details.

The tobacco-colored Shoulder Bag is made from sturdy Dearborn canvas and has a 2.3-liter capacity. A detachable strap, an additional pouch and zippered pockets combine function with decorative details.

A Shared Cultural Landscape

The campaign for this collaboration was photographed by Nana Yaw Oduro, a photographer based in Accra, Ghana.

Set against beaches, grasslands and sunlit buildings, the images capture natural movement and everyday objects, creating a warm, free-spirited mood that contrasts with the collection’s rugged workwear textures.

What the two brands emphasize through this collection is not so much new silhouettes as the culture and relationship they have long shared. By bringing each other’s graphics and stories to familiar workwear, they once again show what their collaboration means.

Patta and Carhartt WIP’s ‘Hartt and Soul’ collection is set to launch on Friday, October 23, through both brands’ official online stores and mobile apps, as well as select retailers.

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